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The Ocean
This chart shows more than 30 years of Arctic sea ice cover
Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows how Arctic sea ice cover in March - when it typically reaches its maximum - has changed.
Water
These tree-inspired filters could purify drinking water
MIT engineers have developed a prototype water filter based on tree xylem, which could be used to remove contaminates to purify drinking water.
United States
Here’s how human efforts to reduce Mississippi floods have helped climate change
Human efforts to tame the Mississippi River may have had an unintended positive effect, according to a new study: more rapid transport of carbon to the ocean.
Water
Innovative investment could help solve the world's water crisis – here's how
Greater public-private collaboration and innovative finance solutions are needed to improve global access to clean water and mitigate climate change risks.
Lesotho
How climate change drove food insecurity in the 2007 Lesotho drought
In 2007, a severe drought in Lesotho and South Africa drastically reduced crop yields and increased food prices, creating food insecurity for many people.
Water
Matt Damon says this simple solution can get clean water to everyone in the world
SDG 06: Clean Water and Sanitation
The future of water should not start with water
World Water Day: Closing the gap for populations without access to water and upgrading wastewater treatment capacity will safeguard our health and the economic cost from future pandemics.
Water
The 'truly incalculable' impact of getting water to all: Matt Damon talks to Radio Davos
The Hollywood star has been getting water to the world's poorest for 15 years. He and fellow founder of water.org Gary White spoke to Radio Davos.
Water
Watch our World Water Day session
Join us this 22 March 2021 at 18.30 CET to hear from Dr Heather Koldeway and Ezgi Barcenas.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Scientists looked at more than 200,000 bodies of water from space. This is why
Researchers have used satellite data to examine water bodies around the world and estimate the extent of human influence on freshwater systems.
SDG 06: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water: how to stop undervaluing a precious resource and be ready for the future
World Water Day 2021 highlights how H2O impacts our everyday lives, social and economic stability and climate change – and what we can all do to value it.
Climate Change
How has climate change affected rivers and streams across the world?
New study published in Science shows climate change - not water and land management - plays a crucial role in river and stream changes at a global level.
Water
As we come out of COVID, we need innovation to help us reach the global goals for 2030
COVID-19 has compounded slow progress of meeting SDGs. Mass adoption of digital technologies, and engagement from private sector, could reignite action.
India
Indian communities are tackling water insecurity by reviving local ponds
Tackling India's worsening water shortages will require not just government efforts but community-led projects, which can also provide work for people.
Biodiversity
This is how to save the world's forgotten freshwater fish
A report created by 16 conversation groups called 'The World's Forgotten Fishes' has outlined a six-point plan to save freshwater fish from extinction.